A number of overseas Hong Kong groups, ex-councillors, and individuals who initiated the “Hongkongers refuse to recognise John Lee Ka-Chiu as the Chief Executive” petition, issued a statement on July 1, 2022, the 25th anniversary of the CCP’s takeover of Hong Kong and when Lee became the Chief Executive. The statement, titled, ”Dispersed Hongkongers overseas,…
Hong Kong Democratic Party’s Declaration Statement Indicates That It Will Not Give up but Will Continue to Speak Out, Calling for the Release of Political Prisoners to Mend the Sorrow
The 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong’s sovereignty took place on July 1 2022, and it also marked two years from “Hong Kong National Security Law” coming into effect. Under the new political situation, the survival of many pro-democracy parties and organizations have become increasingly difficult, and some have even dissolved. The Hong…
Hong Kong Democratic Party’s Declaration Statement Indicates That It Will Not Give up but Will Continue to Speak Out
The 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong took place on July 1 2022, and it also marked two years from the national security law coming into effect. Under the new political situation, the survival of many pro-democracy parties and organizations have become increasingly difficult, and some have even dissolved. The Hong Kong Democratic…
Ernst & Young’s IPO Report Forecasts Hong Kong Annual New Stock Financing Down to US$28 Billion
According to an Ernst Young (EY) report, the chances of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange entering the top three of global fundraisers this year are relatively small, but being ranked in top five can still be a possibility. In the report, only 20 companies were listed in the first half of 2022 in Hong Kong,…
Over Two Dozen Crew Missing as Storm Chaba Hits Hong Kong
HONG KONG—More than two dozen crew on an engineering vessel with 30 people on board were missing after it snapped in two in waters off Hong Kong as tropical storm Chaba passed through, authorities said. Three crew members were rescued, and search and rescue operations were continuing for others about 300 km (200 miles) southwest…
Hong Kong Landmark Where East Meets West: Jumbo Floating Restaurant
Hong Kong’s famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant was once used in 2011 by the production team of the American thriller “Contagion” as the setting of a Macau casino. A customer (Beth) was the first to be infected with an unknown virus. In the plot, the virus carried by a bat, mixes with a pig virus, and…
Hong Kong Experiences Shortage of Skilled Auditors Amid Emigration Wave
Hong Kong is facing an exodus of educated workers on a scale not seen since the early 1990s, that is impacting the city’s many functions, including auditing services. According to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), Hong Kong’s audit regulator, the emigration of experienced staff has resulted in a shortage of qualified auditors in the city,…
Most Media Prohibited From Covering Xi Jinping’s Visit to Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s new chief executive John Lee met with the president and editor-in-chief of the China Media Group (CMG) on July 1. Meanwhile, numerous other media organizations were denied access to cover Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to the former British colony on the 25th anniversary of its handover to China. At Government House, John…
Jumbo Seafood Restaurant Is Still Afloat Near Paracels Islands
The Jumbo Seafood Restaurant was towed away from Aberdeen on June 14, 2022. It was initially planned to go to a Southeast Asian country for repairs. There was a report of a “sudden sinking” of the vessel whilst it was on its way. However, a few days later, the Marine Department said that the “Boat”…
Former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa Did Not Show up for Xi’s Visit
On the 25 anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China, China Leader Xi Jinping was supposed to be spending time with all former chief executives during his two-day visit. However, Tung Chee-hwa, former chief executive and vice-chairman of the Communist rubber stamp legislature, has not appeared in public since July 2021. His disappearance causes speculations…
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